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Connecticut western news., 1887-09-21
A Practical Fathers Opinion,

Anxious Chicago Father to friend)- I fear that my son will never amount to anything.
 'I heard," the friend consolingly re- piled. ''that he had written a magnifi- cent criticism on the school of Ameri- can realism"
 "Oh, yes, he did that, but he sold a COW for $10 when he might just as well have got $10. 25. "- Arkansas Traveller.
Connecticut western news., 1887-09-21

The real estate craze in Southern California has even demoralized the doctors. In writing prescription re- gently one of them added this direction: 'sTake one third down and the remainder in one and two years, secured by mort
Connecticut western news., 1887-09-21

When Kentuckian sued doctor for malpractice he didn't suppose the physician could have any defence. He was therefore paralyzed when twenty four doctors took the stand and swore they would have set broken limb just
Connecticut western news., 1887-09-21
A Correct Diagnosis.

Young physician 0o patient): Your dyspepsia comes, I think, sir, from too high living. You are very high liver, are you not2
 Patient: Yes, sir; I live on the top floor of New York flat - Life.
Connecticut western news., 1887-09-21
VOL. XVII.
At Thirty.Fiye.

At Thirty.Five. If half of three-score years and ten Make half the life of man; If life is merely time, why, then, < I've but to live my past again, To finish out my span. But since thousand years may run Through one brief moments thought, My life, though it were nearly done, I'd count in truth but just begun Had I accomplished naught. What have done? Well, this at least: I've taught myself to strive: I've learned that crusts may make feast; That wealth is only want decreased live at least at thirty-fve.
 -(Chicage News.
Connecticut western news., 1887-09-21
A Good Reason

Oficer-"Privat Schulz, why has the soldier eight buttons on the front of his coat?"
 Private Schulz -"Because there are just eight button-holcs. "-[ German joke.
Connecticut western news., 1887-09-21
Connecticut Western News.
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S (. BECKLEY, Editor and Proprietor.
Local News a Speciality.
TERMS,

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Connecticut western news., 1887-09-21
Will OntyrOW It.

'I'm not going to play with Willie Wat1les any more," was Flossic's die tum.
 "Willie is very nice little boy" said her mamma. ->
 tI don't like him. In fact, I don't like boys at all, mamma. l guess it is because I'm not old enough. "-lNew York Sun.
National Republican., 1887-12-15


The following lodges meet to.1ight at the
places named:
Masonic-New Jerusalem, No. o. Masonic
Temple; Harmony, No. II, Masonic Temple;
George c. Whiting, No ~, Georgetown !;
Washington II. A. Chapter, No. 2. Masonic
Temple.
G, a. R.-Burnslde, No. $. G. A. R. Hall,
Pennsylvania avenue northwest
l. y. q. F.-Columbiun, No 10. Odd Fellows
Hall; Oriental, No. 10, Odd Fellows Hall;
triendship, No. 10, Pennsylvania avenue and
Twentieth street northwest.
Knights OF Pythias-Unon, No %. Seventh
and Lttreets northwest.
]. o. q. T.-Star of Hope. No. IL, Pennsyl.
vania avenue and Nineteenth street northwest:
Monumental, No %, Elks' Hall, 002 Pennsyl.
vGnia avenue northwest.
a. L. of H.-Harmony, No. 13l, lie Droit
building, room 40.
l. o of II. M.-Tuscarora, No. 8, odd Fellows
Hall, Eighth street southeast; Logan, No. s,
Market Hall, Thirty.second street; Onondaga
No. 10, Bunch's Hall.
Knights of Golden Eaglc-America Castle,
No. 3, McCauleys Hall, 2l9 Pennsylvania ave-
nue southeast; Ivanhoe Castle, No. 4, seventh
and l. streets northwest
U. O. G. C.-St. Johns, No. 80, Washington
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue and Third street
southeast.
Union Veteran Union Hancock, No. !, 923 +
street.
National Union-Central Council, No. 2l9
72l Sixth street northwest.
National Republican., 1887-12-15

FALSE HUSBANDS AND WIVES
Furnishing the Material for the Dl-
vorce Market.


vorce Market.
Justice Merrick is kept busy In listening
TO contested cases or examining papers sub
mitted in actions for divorce, and with all
his devotion to judicial duties is unable to
make much Of reduction In the number
coming before him for consideration. Since
the last publication there have been three
granted and one answer to one application
been put in. Sarah Il. Davis obtained the
annulling Of the marriage bond uniting her
with Henry Davis, and was given permits
sion to resume her maiden name Of Sarah
Bladen. The ground Of complaint was
cruelty, drunkenness, aud desertion.
Case No. ? was that OF an offending wife,
Mary Frances Cameron, who abandoned her
husband, Eugene A. Cameron, without
provocatlon and refused to live with him.
No. 8, the last for the day, was rather a
peculiar case. Henry Kropp, ir., married
sallle j. Wetzel on May 10, 1885, and they
lived together about q month, when she con-
cluded to quit his bed and board, and has
remained 10 the same frame OF mind ever
since the time of the separation. She
to be tied to any man and wished TO see
something more of life. In addition to this
she threatened to take her life before she
would be forced to return 10 him. Under
this state OF circumstances he applied for
divorce, secured II, and she can now see all
| OF the world she desires without hlnderance
| from him.
The remaining case was that OF an sppli-
cant for the intercession OF the court. In
September last Annie T.. Smart filed bill
asking for divorce from Edwin l.. Smart,
charging desertion. Her husband yesterday
| put in an answer admitting the truth Of the
| charge and stating further that he had no,
supported her during the last nine years.
1t looks like here was another case entitled
| to favorable consideration.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
Onicara Elacfed.

The Jaboring Mems Protective Union AZ
their annual meeting elected the following
trustees, Charles johnson, b. H. Freeman,
Thomas Harvey, Charles A. Lucas, and Geo.
w. Dyer.
Tne trustees of the reform school have elect.
ed the following officers: A. j. Falls. president;
Q. r; g. Clark, vice president, and Samuel W.
Curriden, secretary.
The Washington Training School for Nurses
has chosen the following trustees: Mrs. ID. w =.
Prentiss, Mrs. II. A. Willard, Mrs. A. J. Bent
ley, Mrs ]. w. Powell. Mrs. Miranda Tullock,
Miss Joseph. Drs. P. j. Murphy, A F. A. King,
B. g. Pool, II. d. Fry, DR.. Acker, aud Mr.. W.
p. Young.
The following have been elected officers OF
the junior class of the National Law Univer-
sity: W. !. Taylor, president; W. l.. Ford vice
president; ID. II. Shea, secretary; W. Z. Augh-
limbaugh, treasurer.
Capitol Council, No. 800, r. A.. has elected
the following officers for the ensuing year: s.
Heller, regent; b. E. Hendrickson, Vice regent
LII kaufman, orator, N. Price, secretary; A
Rrunn, collector; ]. Brock, treasurer
National Republican., 1887-12-15
THE SMALL THINGS OF A DAY
Minor Occurrences in and About the
NitV.

CitYs
Di. I. E. Lee, surgical aud operative dentist,
1922 Fourteenth street northwest.
The mortality last week was sS. White 5O
colored, IS. Births, 65, and marriages, 81,
Henry B. Hultz, by his viii filed with the
register yesterday, leaves his property to his
wife aud daughters.
The members of the Delta Kappa Epsilon
fraternity in this city had their fifth annual re.
union and banquet at Willard's Hotel last
Tuesday night.
Capt. Symons suggests that the best way to
limit the excavations in streets during winter
would be to increase the permit fee to IS Tor all
new connections.
A petition, signed by many citizens has
been presented to the commissioners asking
for the adoption Of some method of fltering
the Potomac water.
Samuel Thomas, colored, was killed yester-
day by the falling of a sand bank at Georgia
avenue and South Capitol streets An inquest
will be held to-day.
Ezekiel Cade and Ben. Beveridge each for.
fcited $50 yesterday in the police court. They
were caught In the raid on policy shop. Tho
case against Fred. DreucKe was continued.
Messrs. II. D. Green, +. II. Barbarln, Robert
T. Hestone, George Acton, and James W.
Johnson were yesterday excused as jurors in
the criminal court, and MeSsrs. George X. Will
son, Oliver Black, W. 4. Thompson, @. W.
Crcpey, and II. j. Bright accepted to fill the
vacancies.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
Improvement on the Flats.

The work OH the improvement OF the PJ.
tomac flats for the month Of November, ac-
cording to the report of Col. Hams, cost $685.
1928. The contract for dredging In the tidal
reservoir Is completed, about 1876, 900 cubic
yards having been excavsted Active opera
tions on the reservoir outlet were suspended
Dec on account of the failure of Nolan &
Son to construct the masonry of this work ac.
cording to contract. A channel $50 to $50 feet
wide and twenty feet deep has been dredged
out between Georgetown and Giesboro Point.
The Washington channel has been dredged
to width of from 200 to $50 feet Up TO this
time 503 acres have been reclaimed.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
The Troublesome Plumbers.

The case of :Marcelus Farley and Alber,
worden, lsborers, enjoyed by Mr.. Daniel Han.
nan, the plumber, charged with making an
excavation without a permit, was called for
trial in the police court yesterday. Policemen
Skidmore testified 10 the arrest Mr.. Hannah
was allowed to give his testimony. but the
court subsequently ruled II out. AS the coun.
sci for the defendants (Nr. Edwards) desired
the admis' ability OF the evidence a continuance
OF one week was granted for this purpose.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
Marriage Lioensea.

Marriage licenses have been issued as fol-
lows: Henry W. Hamilton aud Bessie N
French, Joseph ], HELEN and Clara S. Poole,
Edmund Ware and Annie Stewart. Albert W.
Tyler, and Y. May Van Ammen VIM. j. Leis-
hear, of this city, aud Ida Bowler, of Freder-
icksburg, Va.i VIM. A. Stailey aud NJ Ida r.
rim Joseph Dauhakel and Anna LiesGh, Abram
Williams and Leitie Taylor, Daniel Carter aud
Louisa Thomas.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
Hit by an EXPRESS Train.

The Cincinnati, ST. Louis, and Chicago ex-
press, at 6;l5 o. clock yesterday morning, struck
Louis stiorman's dairy wagon as 1t was cross.
ing the tracks of the Metropolitan branch at
First and boundary streets northeast. The
blow was SO terrific as to demolish the wagon,
kill the horse, and severely injure Sherman,
who was removed to Providence Hospital,
where his head was found to be cut and his
shoulder badly hurt. He was terribly shaken
up. He may possibly recover.
National Republican., 1887-12-15

A large force of laborers OF the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad were found last Tuesday
morning by the police laying an additional
track on the disputed ground near the pro.
was ordered by the police to cease working
under penalty OF arrest. The work was being
done with great rapidity, and was more than
half finished when the police interfered. A
detail of officers still guard the place.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
si3 80 overcoats in many colors and shades.
Eiseman Bros, manufacturers, cor. 7th and e.

THE Capital City Art Store, 527 Seventh street
northwest. has the largest and best assorted
stock OF Paintings, Engravings, Etchings, Pho.
Novelties in the city. Mouldings of the
choicest designs and qualities. Special figures
for the holidays. Liberal discount to artists
and their nuDilS
National Republican., 1887-12-15
LELAND HOTEL, Chicago.

Did you hear about those pants we make to
order at So? Call and see the variety of
patterns Eiseman Bros, cor. 7th and E. manu-
featuring clothiers and tailors.
National Republican., 1887-12-15

Elizabeth NJ. Eason, formerly Hammond,
yesterday entered suit against the Order of the
Golden Cross to recover $1,000, amount of a
certificate issued to her husband, w. II. Ham
mond, in st. Johns Commandery, No. 80, aud
for her benefit.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
Charged with Perjury.

Notice has been received by Acting Lsnd
Commissioner Stockslagsr that the United
States grand jury at Prescott, Ariz., has iu-
dicted John l.. Cambridge and DR.. Oscar
non OF perjury in making and procuring illegal
entries Of public lands.
National Republican., 1887-12-15

Mr.. II. g. KABg purchased in Paris recently
large line of genuine bronze and gilt clocks
ana mantSl ornaments. These goods are OF
crate prices. j. Karr, g.! Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican., 1887-12-15

The following building permits were Issued
yesterday; G. L. Mcdonald, to erect three
brick dwellings, Nos. 2iiO, 2ii2 and 24ii P
street northwest, s.; Cora A. Wilson, 10 erect
brick dwelling at No. 1928 Sixth street north
east, 81, 800,
National Republican., 1887-12-15

Detectives Horne and RaG yesterday ar.
rested two alleged color9d female shoplIft3rs
named Fannie Grammer alias Dent, aui Fan.
rie Johnson. The officers recovered two
The women had taken them. The articles
we're stolen from s. Young, S0i Seventh street
National Republican., 1887-12-15

$3.50 oyerconts; they are made we'll aud
trimmed far better than is used In such price
coats generally. Eiseman Bros, manufactures,
corner 7th and L,
National Republican., 1887-12-15

CAL1FoRNIA wines direct from the wine
vaults OF Sonoma. Port, Sherry. MADEIRA,
Muscatel (dry and sweet Burgundy, Zinfan.
del, Claret, Riesling, Gutedel, Hook, &c, at
NANDER's No. 9Og 7th 81. n. w.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
A Bouanza Mine

of health is TO be found in DR.. r. v. Plerce's
"Favorite prescription" to the merits ofwhich,
as a remedy for female weakness and kindred
affections, thousands testify.
National Republican., 1887-12-15

LADIES solid gold sttm winding watches.
handsomely engraved SIS. Gents solid gold
American stemwindng watches, SIS. Gents
Co., 432 7th st,
National Republican., 1887-12-15

For family use no beer is better than the
Faust" from the Anheuser-Busch Brewing
Association. Try 1t, and be convinced. or.
fee corner First and Virginia avenue south
west. Phone $685.. Frank Schwarz, manager.
National Republican., 1887-12-15

A COMPLETE line of children's and youths
bicycles. tricycles, and velocipedes for the
holiday trade at the Smith National Cycle
yanla avenue,
National Republican., 1887-12-15
GaSaOna Frpe.

A new lot of autoharps Just received by Berg
maun & Tastet, SIG + Street northwest. Any
one can learn to play it, Call and examine
them
National Republican., 1887-12-15
Order of the Golden Gross Sued.

A COMPLETE and varied assortment of dia-
Christmas gifts at Karr's, 62) 2)Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
Lodge NIaatinea To.Night.

SIS oyercoats; they are handsomely lined
throughout with satin. Eisemau Bros, manu-.
factufers, corner Tth and Il.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
Caught In tho Act.

SIS ovorCoets in twenty different shades
Eiseman Bros, manufacturers. cor eth aud L.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
RniIdinp Parmita.

You can save money in buying diamonds at
r, HARRls & Cos, 432 7th ST.
National Republican., 1887-12-15

A LARGE diamond collar button, ei5 Jacobs
Brothers, 1923 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1887-12-15

HAND. ENGRAVED tea SETS guadruple plate,
five pieces, $40. r. HARMS Il Co, 432 7th st.
National Republican., 1887-12-15

FINE opera glasses, 81 so, worth $40. Jacobs
Brothers, 1929 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
Two Shopiifters Captured,

GoOD opera glasses 81 10. Fine pearl ones,
Z. r. HARRIS II Co., 432 7th 81.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
Holiday Goods
Al Cost for CaSh

Mems English Dressing Gowns and Bath
Mrsprcrs.
Mems and Ladies' MuIllers in Black,
White, Cream, Colored, and Fancy Mixed
SIX, White Cashmere, and Worsted.
Japan, China, and Engllsh Twill SILK
Handkerchicfs In Plain Colors, White,
Cream, Brocaded, and Fancy Mixed.
Plain and Embroidered silk and Satin
Suspehdlrs.
silk, Alpaca, and Glngham Umbrellas,
tn natural sticks, gold and silver caps.
Walking, Calling, and Driving Gloves in
an the best English and French makes.
Fownes Bros. & Co.'s Patent sleigh-Cut
Gloves, lined, with and without Fur topsi
hugora Wool Camel's lair, and Hand-knit
RiDEwood.
Neckwcar, Underwear, Night Shirts, and
ell Mems Belongings at cost for cash.
National Republican., 1887-12-15

OPEN EVENINGS TILL CHRIST
MAS.
Beginning THIS EVENING our establish.
ment win be kept open until NINE O'CLOCK
p. NJ. to accommodate holiday purchasers who
find II either impossible or inconvenient to
shop earlier.
The store Is full Of Practical Presents for all
and you are advised to make your selections
at once, thus avoiding the crowds, delays, an
novances. and other inconyenencesi incldentt)
shopping the last few days before Christmas.
WOODWARD & LoTHROP,
Cor. l1th and + sts. N. W,
UMBRELLAS.
Largest stock and best va.
riety we have ever carried,
We can please you in style
and price without the slight
est difficulty.
Natural Wood Handles.
26.inch Gloria Cloth Umbrellas, $3.50
$3.50.
2sinch Gloria Cloth Umbrellas, 50,
SO, and $3.50.
26-inch All.silk Umbrellas, So and
$3.50.
2S inch All-silk Umbrellas, SO.
Sterling Silver Heads.
2s-inch Gloria Cloth Umbrellas, So
and 81.
26.inch All.slk Umbrellas, $3.50.
2sinch All-silk Umbrellas, SO. $3.50,
and G4.62.
2s.inch Gloria Cloth Umbrellas, with
gold-headed handles, 1925, $3.50, and
s5 each.
2S.inch All-silk Umbrellas, with gold
headed handles, $3.50, IS, SO, $3.50, to
$40 each.
MEMS GLOVES.
The stock embraces the
fullest assortment we have
yet shown. In these goods
we confne our purchases to
reputable makers, such as
we can recommend.
Mems 2-Button Gloves, embroidered
| backs, in shades OF tan and brown, (
| only 81 per pair.
Mems Button Gloves, embroidered
| backs, finer grades, superior finish, in
browns, olives, and tans, 81. 80 per pair.
| Mems q oButtOn Suede Gloves em-
broidered backs, assorted shades of
| tans and olive, oaly rs per pair.
Mems 2.Button Castor Gloves, in
grays, tans, and modes, only 81 .G2IS per
pair.
Mems 2-Button Perinot Kid Gloves.
embroidered backs, dyeing and
finishing perfect; colors, mahogany,
Craven tan, and assorted shades of
English tan, embroidered in black and
| self-color, both long and cadet Short
fingers, only 81 per pair.
SPECIAL.
Mems "Perrin's" Suede
Gloves, embroidered back,
light, medium, and dark
shades OF tan, superior quail
ity, only SI.75 per pair.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP,
| Nor ofY+b ooJ Z c+o nj M
National Republican., 1887-12-15

Mems "Perrin's" Suede
Gloves, embroidered back,
light, medium, an d dark
shades Of tan, superior quail
ity, only SI.75 per pair.
National Republican., 1887-12-15
Sterling Silver Heads.

2s-inch Gloria Cloth Umbrellas, So
and 81.
26-inch All.silk Umbrellas, $3.50.
2s.inch All-silk Umbrellas, SO. $3.50,
and S4.62.
2s-inch Gloria Cloth Umbrellas, with
gold-headed handles, si25, $3.50, and
s5 each.
2S-inch All.silk Umbrellas, with gold
headed handles, $3.50, s5, So, $3.50, to
$40 each.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1887-07-20
Crossing tho Pancake"

Westminster school retains its usage
of tossing the pancake,' u ceremony
performed before tho whole school Of
masters and boys by the cook, who Us.
says to toss tho pancake across tie bar
which divides the upper from tho lower
school, if he succeed, the dean of West
minister is bound by charter to present
him with a guinea, which honorarinm
is also due to tho boy who catches the
pancake, and succeeds in carrying it
off, unbrokcn, to the deancry. And
though this may appear impossible to-.
the uninitiated, having regard to tho
fimsy character Of the ordinary pam
cake, it must be remembered that the
Westminster pancake is about half an
inch thick and about six inches in di-
ametcr, and, moreover, is made Of flour
and water only, and left to harden for
week; thus it offers some resistance to
tho struggling hands Of tho boys. On
the other hand, the cook, If he fail to
toss the pancake over the bar, is pun
ished for his awkwardness by being
booked" that is, pelted with books.
1t is said that a master Of Westminster,
himself an old scholar, still pre-
serves, under glass case, tho valuable
relic gained by himself some years ago.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1887-07-20
AN AI,NIIiTGSS MAN.
q Wonderful Hero Who IIarncsscd
Horses With His Teeth.

Recently there died at Potstlam, N.
u, ~ wonderful man. An accident
deprived him Of both arms, which were
amputatcd at tho shoulder. lie earned
IL living by using his feet md his, mouth
instead Of his arms. NYc arc told that
lie owned u horse, Of which lie took the
entire care, harllessed it, fastened and
unfastoned tho buckles with his teeth,
and drove with the reins tied around
his shoulders. Being in need Of q
wagon, he boughJ wheels and axles and
built box buggy complete and paint
ed 1t. lie went to the barn one winter
day and built a COW stable, saving the
timber With his feet, and with tho ham
mcr in one foot and holding the nail
with The other, lie nailed the boards OH
as well rs most men could do with their
hands. lie dug q well twelvo feet deep
on farm in the town and stoned it
himself. lie could nov away hay by
holding the fork under his chin and let
ting it rest against his shoulder. He
could pick up potatoes in the field as
fast as IL man could dig thom. He
would dress himself, get his meals,
write his letters, and, in fact, do almost
any thing that amy man with two hands
could do.
Many man with all Of his physical
faculties unimpaircd mourns because
he can not get aloug, and yet this arm
less brother made himself independent
without arms or hands. lie. was like
the Crimcan hero who, when his lower
limbs were shot away, wrote to the wo-
man he was engaged to marry releasing
her. She answered: 81 will marry
YOU if you have enough body remain
ing 10 contain your noble soul"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1887-07-20
The English Lace Trade.

Scarcely any native industry has been
recently moro completely driven out Of
tho country by foreign competition than
the lace trade. Italy, France, and Bel
GUM reniain-as they have been al
most for centuries the great lace pro-
ducing countries Of tho CONTINGENT.
Things arc bad i'll England, but they
are worse in Ireland. At ono time
Irish lacc had a great reputation. Old
Irish lace has it still. Limerick used
to run Brussels very hard, and Car
rickmacross was not second to Ioniton,
But now tho foreigner has almost en-
tircly supplantcd tho native industrial.
There are two causes assigned. Tho
first Is chcapncss, though All article
which is the product not so much of
trade us an art, and for which tho de-
mand arises, not from need, but from
fashion, cost, or rather price, is not SO
very important. The second cause is
tho poverty Of design and tho great
want Of variety in patterns, The for
cigncrs appreciate the rule in commerce,
to create the demand which you arc
able to satisfy. And SO in foreign lace
tho patterns change from year to year,
the designs vary, the shapes alter, and
this combined with cheapness tends to
brisk tho trade, though probably to tho
supply Of an inferior article. If Eng
lisl or Irish lace is to compete on affair
platform with the French or Belgian
articles the elementary principles of
trade must bo applied to its produc-
ton.